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Got Stress? The Kind-of-Goofy Gadget That Will Totally Relax You

I don't usually fall for gadgety things--just not me. But when I was out shopping over the weekend with my husband and son--at a toy store, no less--I came across the most interesting little de-stress product I've seen in a long time. Of course, I bought it and gave it whirl. Read on for the uber-relaxing details ...

**** Do you love scalp massages? I do. They're probably the No. 1 thing that totally relaxes me--instantly. So when I saw the (kind of silly looking) "Head Massager" from the company Kikkerland, I had to have it. The simple little gadget, which is just some flexible metal pieces hanging off a little handle, is meant to "relieve tension and stimulate sensitive nerves in the scalp"--or so said the label.

My take? Definitely the best $4.50 I've ever spent! I loved how relaxed I felt using this little gadget. It's totally worth buying and keeping in your desk drawer when you're feeling overwhelmed and tense at the office or anywhere else. Just be prepared for some snickers and stares when you do (it's a tad odd looking).

Good luck finding this product, though. It doesn't seem to be widely available on the Web, though you can scope it out on Amazon (for a little more than I paid), or in specialty stores (like the toy store, Pinocchio's here in Seattle where I found it).

Sound like something you'd want to try? What do you think about gadgety de-stress products? Have a favorite to share?

(P.S. Speaking of stress, here's why one expert says a little anxiety and stress might actually be a good thing!)